Element X is strongly electropositive and element y is strongly electronegative. Both are univalent. The compound formed will be

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The correct option is A
Strongly electropositive elements tend to lose electrons due to relatively low ionization potentials to form cations $(X^{+})$ and strongly electronegative elements tend to gain electrons to form anions $(Y^{-})$ . Hence the bond formed between them is predominantly ionic in nature.

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The correct option is A Strongly electropositive elements tend to lose electrons due to relatively low ionization potentials to form cations (X+) and strongly electronegative elements tend to gain electrons to form anions (Y−). Hence the bond formed between them is predominantly ionic in nature.